Lola
Germany in the autumn of 1957: Lola, a seductive cabaret singer-prostitute exults in her power as a temptress of men, but she wants out—she wants money, property, and love. Pitting a corrupt building contractor against the new straight-arrow building commissioner, Lola launches an outrageous plan to elevate herself in a world where everything, and everyone, is for sale. Shot in childlike candy colors, Fassbinder’s homage to Josef von Sternberg’s classic The Blue Angel stands as a satiric tribute to capitalism.
Where to watch Lola in United States
Criterion ChannelClick a service to open Lola there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Lola streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
About Lola
Lola is a 1981 German-language drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. The cast is led by Barbara Sukowa, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Mario Adorf. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Lola was produced by Rialto Film and Trio Film and made in Germany. It was released on August 20, 1981.
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Pea Fröhlich, Peter Märthesheimer
- Release date
- August 20, 1981
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Production
- Rialto Film, Trio Film
Lola cast & crew
Lola was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Pea Fröhlich, and Peter Märthesheimer.
The cast features Barbara Sukowa as Lola, Armin Mueller-Stahl as von Bohm, Mario Adorf as Schuckert, Matthias Fuchs as Esslin, Helga Feddersen as Fräulein Hettich, and Karin Baal as Lola's Mother.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peer Raben, cinematography is by Xaver Schwarzenberger, and it was produced by Horst Wendlandt and Wolf-Dietrich Brücker.
Is Lola worth watching?
Lola holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 135 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Lola is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lola
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Cast of Lola
Barbara Sukowa
Lola
Armin Mueller-Stahl
von Bohm
Mario Adorf
Schuckert
Matthias Fuchs
Esslin
Helga Feddersen
Fräulein Hettich
Karin Baal
Lola's Mother
Ivan Desny
Wittich
Elisabeth Volkmann
Gigi
Hark Bohm
Volker
Karl-Heinz von Hassel
Timmerding
Rosel Zech
Frau Schuckert
Sonja Neudorfer
Frau Fink
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Lola — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lola in United States?
Lola is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Lola on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Lola is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Lola in?
Lola is originally in German, with audio tracks including Latin, German, English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lola?
Lola runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Lola rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 135 ratings.
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